Quirch Foods

Operations Excellence Manager

Quirch Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Coral Gables • Florida • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean programs to achieve measurable performance gains
  • Identify and prioritize key opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and streamline processes across the Operations Value Chain
  • Develop, implement, and monitor project management frameworks for operational improvement initiatives
  • Facilitate and support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all levels of the organization
  • Design and deliver training programs to build organizational capabilities in Lean and World Class Operations principles
  • Coach employees and leaders to promote a Continuous Improvement mindset and drive cultural change
  • Analyze operational data (e.g., OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and define improvement priorities
  • Maintain accurate and current process documentation, including SOPs, guidelines, and best practices
  • Partner with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals
  • Build business intelligence reporting with analytics teams, aligning to strategic objectives
  • Serve as a role model for continuous improvement, leveraging innovation including AI/ML
  • Influence and facilitate change without formal authority
  • Lead change initiatives to ensure adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies
  • Develop and execute change management plans (communication, training, stakeholder engagement)
  • Partner with leadership to assess impacts, mitigate resistance, and foster adaptability

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Applications
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong understanding of data analysis and reporting
  • Experience in change management and project management
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementLeanSix SigmaOEEPareto analysisdata analysisproject managementchange managementbusiness intelligence reportingprocess documentation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencecollaborationcoachingcultural changeadaptabilitystakeholder engagement